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No Penalty Award for Premature Closing of Worker’s Claim
The Oregon Court of Appeals ruled that a worker was not entitled to a penalty for the premature closure of his claim for an ankle injury. Case: Calvi v. Gallagher Bassett…
Injured Worker’s False Statements Don’t Warrant Forfeiture of Future Benefits
A New York appellate court upheld a finding that an injured worker knowingly made false statements about his work activities after retiring, but his conduct was not so egregious as…
Worker Gets Fee Award for Unreasonable Omission of Back Injury in Claim
West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld an award of attorney fees to a worker, finding that an administrator’s failure to include a back strain as a compensable component of…
Labor Law Defendant Gets Summary Dismissal of Worker’s Claims
A New York appellate court ruled that the defendant in a Labor Law action was entitled to summary judgment dismissing the claims by a worker allegedly struck by a cart…
Senate Votes to Send Medical Treatment Bill to Governor
The Washington Senate approved amendments to a bill addressing medical treatment, voting to allow the measure to be transmitted to the governor. The Senate on Tuesday voted 30-19 to concur with amendments made to…
General Assembly Passes First Responder PTSD Bill
Virginia lawmakers gave final approval to a bill modifying provisions that allow coverage of certain mental health conditions suffered by firefighters and law enforcement officers. The House of Delegates on Wednesday unanimously…
Labor Law Defendant Gets Partial Summary Judgment on Claims Against It
A New York appellate court ruled that a defendant in a Labor Law action should have been granted partial summary judgment dismissing the claims against it and on its indemnification claim. Case:…
Special Employer Gets Dismissal of Tort Claims for Worker’s Injury
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker’s special employer was entitled to summary judgment dismissing the civil claims against it for the worker’s alleged injuries from an exploding…
Court: Defendant’s Motion to Designate Responsible Party Should’ve Been Granted
A Texas appellate court ruled that a trial judge should have granted the motion of a defendant in a civil suit for leave to designate the plaintiff’s employer a responsible…
Employer Can’t Get Collateral Review of Exclusivity Defense Rejection
The Pennsylvania Superior Court turned down collateral review of the denial of summary judgment on an employer’s exclusivity defense to a worker’s personal injury action. Case: Hailu v. Giorgio Fresh Co., No.
Board Pulls Authorization for Pinnacol Privatization Initiative
Colorado officials pulled their approval for a ballot initiative to convert Pinnacol Assurance into a private, mutual carrier after finding the proposal violates the requirement that statutory propositions be limited…
Board Doesn’t Abuse Discretion in Denying Worker’s Application for Reconsideration
A New York appellate court upheld a determination that the Workers’ Compensation Board did not abuse its discretion in denying a worker’s application for reconsideration and/or full board review. Case: Matter…